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The Small Project Office Portfolio is a pivot for a sustainable and profitable business of D&IS in Italy.
It leads the execution and overall Alstom performance with regards to Wayside Signaling Projects aimed at upgrading the installed base to the latest technical requirements and covers the so-called "Small Projects" market segment.
The SMO Portfolio Manager directly manages a portfolio of projects and also plays a key role for larger system projects through specific work packages management.
Job Purpose Drive the execution of projects according to contractual requirements and customer expectations, to maximize the results with respect to cash and margin whilst delivering on time, in conformity with Alstom project management and execution processes for Small Projects; be accountable for project Quality Cost Delivery Performance (QCDP).
Main Responsibilities Be accountable for SMO Portfolio contracts QCDP performance, optimize Project Financial performance (Margin & Cash) and provide guidance and continuous improvement and productivity to the assigned Métier.
Be responsible for the SMO governance.
Define overall BU and specific initiatives or contracts way of working and strategy in line with Alstom internal criteria for Small Projects and contract requirements.
Lead and coordinate project activities and stakeholders from opportunity identification and order award to close-out.
Manage customer and external stakeholders' relationship, ensuring alignment with customer contractual requirements.
Manage Engineering and Installation activities assigned to SMO Portfolio with strict collaboration and alignment with System Project Engineering and Field Operations organizations.
Performance Measurements Sales, contribution margin, cash and Portfolio Working Capital; Staffing: Total Capacity versus Workload, analysis and action plan, this in line with budget targets; Métiers Key Performance Indicators (KPI); Team maturity level and qualifications; Productivity and margin improvement; EHS.
Educational and Professional Requirements Master degree.
Previous, extensive experience as project / program / portfolio / métier management in complex development environment, preferably in Signaling & Infrastructure sectors.
Engineering and processes background.
Experience in Team and Resources management and planning.
Experience of working in and with multi-national companies and in different business cultures.
Desirable Requirements IPMA/PMP certified.
Experience in managing/developing public works contracts in Italy.
Knowledgeable of signaling technologies.
Established external and/or internal network.
Knowledgeable of ALSTOM way of working for efficient process/project execution.
Competencies & Skills Leadership, entrepreneurial mindset and result-oriented.
Team management (capacity to coordinate and ensure collaboration of multi-site/multi-functional teams).
Good Knowledge of project management processes.
Good knowledge of railway signaling and infra products and systems.
Ability to manage internal/external customer relationships.
LOCATION: position located in Italy (D&IS sites: Bologna, Florence, Bari, Rome)
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